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LD 940

An Act To Increase Cash Prizes For Fishing Derbies

132nd Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Roger Albert and 7 co-sponsors

LD 940 raises the maximum cash prize for the Long Lake Ice Fishing Derby, funded by private sponsors rather than state funds, potentially boosting participation.

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Bill Summary · LD 940

LD 940 — An Act To Increase Cash Prizes for Fishing Derbies

Status: Signed by Governor (6/9/2025)
Introduced: 3/5/2025
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife

Purpose

LD 940 was enacted to raise cash prize amounts awarded in fishing derby competition(s). During the legislative process the bill was amended to specifically increase the maximum cash prize for the Long Lake Ice Fishing Derby.

Key provisions

  • As introduced: proposed increases to cash prizes for fishing derbies (broad scope).
  • As amended (Committee Amendment A — H-275 / Engrossed C “A”): narrows the bill’s focus to increase the statutory maximum cash prize for the Long Lake Ice Fishing Derby.
  • The enacted language does not appear in the provided documents to include specific dollar amounts; the amendment and engrossed version refer to an increase in the maximum allowable cash prize rather than creating new programmatic requirements.

Who is affected

  • Participants/anglers in the Long Lake Ice Fishing Derby (greater prize amounts).
  • Derby organizers and sponsors for Long Lake events (may need to adjust prize budgets or communications).
  • Maine Inland Fisheries & Wildlife and local permitting/registration processes only insofar as they regulate or provide oversight to derbies; no new administrative programs are created.

Fiscal impact

  • Two fiscal notes (4/18/2025 and 5/28/2025) were prepared and both state: No fiscal impact. The Legislature determined the change would not increase costs to the State (e.g., prize increases are funded by derby organizers/sponsors rather than the State).

Legislative history / timeline (selected)

  • 3/5/2025: Received and referred to Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Committee.
  • March–May 2025: Committee work sessions; reported Out To Pass, as Amended (OTP‑AM); Committee Amendment A (H‑275) adopted.
  • 5/27–5/29/2025: Passed by both chambers (reads, concurrence, engrossment).
  • 6/2/2025: Passed to be enacted.
  • 6/9/2025: Signed by the Governor (enacted).

Notes / implications

  • The enacted change increases incentives for anglers at the Long Lake Ice Fishing Derby and may encourage higher participation or sponsorship interest. Because fiscal notes indicate no state cost, any increased prize payments are expected to be handled by private sponsors or derby organizers rather than state appropriation. No additional regulatory burdens or statewide program changes are indicated in the available documents.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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